Homeless Veterans in Nursing Homes: Care for Complex Medical, Substance Use, and Social Needs

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The homeless population is aging, and their use of nursing homes is not well understood. We compared comorbidities (substance use, mental health conditions, …

An Evidence Map of the Women Veterans' Health Research Literature (2008-2015)

Abstract: Background: Women comprise a growing proportion of Veterans seeking care at Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare facilities. VA initiatives have accelerated changes in …

Association of Race and Ethnicity With Incidence of Dementia Among Older Adults

Abstract: Importance: The racial and ethnic diversity of the US, including among patients receiving their care at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is increasing. Dementia …

Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation Experiences among Veterans with Polytrauma/Traumatic Brain Injury History

Abstract: Evidence suggests that Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans with polytrauma/traumatic brain injury (TBI) history and neurobehavioral symptoms may face difficulties returning …

Association of Gulf War Illness-Related Symptoms with Military Exposures among 1990–1991 Gulf War Veterans Evaluated at the War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC)

Abstract: Veterans with difficult-to-diagnose conditions who receive care in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system can be referred for evaluation at one of …

Association of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Incident Ischemic Heart Disease in Women Veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with greater risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD) in predominantly male populations or limited community samples. …

Renal Replacement Therapy and Incremental Hemodialysis for Veterans with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease

Abstract: Each year approximately 13,000 Veterans transition to maintenance dialysis, mostly in the traditional form of thrice-weekly hemodialysis from the start. Among >6,000 …

Mechanisms of heightened pain-related disability in CAF servicemembers and Veterans with comorbid chronic pain and PTSD

Abstract: Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans with chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms were surveyed. Participants with a high number of …

Cause-Specific Mortality Among Norwegian Veterans Deployed to Afghanistan Between 2001 and 2019

Abstract: Introduction: Norwegian military forces participated in the military campaign Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan starting in 2001. Military personnel often show a …

Associations between probable eating disorders and healthcare use among post-9/11 veteran men and women

Abstract: Objective: Healthcare use is elevated among individuals with eating disorders (EDs); however, most people with EDs do not receive ED-specific care, likely due to factors …

Home Telehealth in the Veterans Health Administration: Trends and Correlates of Length of Enrollment from 2010 to 2017

Abstract: Background: Home telehealth (HT) programs enable communication and remote monitoring of patient health data between clinician visits, with the goal of improving chronic …

Males With Traumatic Lower Limb Loss Differ in Body Fat Distribution Compared to Those Without Limb Loss

Abstract: Objectives: The primary objective was to examine body fat composition in males with traumatic lower limb loss and a comparison group without limb loss. A secondary …